IHF brand sesame seeds recalled due to Salmonella
- Starting date:
- January 26, 2018
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Updated Food Recall Warning
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - Salmonella
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Iqbal Halal Foods
- Distribution:
- Ontario
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 11995
Advisory details
What you should do
Who is affected
Background
Affected products
Related AWRs
Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, January 26, 2018 - The food recall warning issued on January 25, 2018 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Iqbal Halal Foods is recalling IHF brand sesame seeds from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
Consumers who are unsure if they have affected product are advised to check with their retailer.
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
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Who is affected
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
Affected products
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC | Additional info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHF | Sesame seeds, white | 200 g | 2-1217 | 4 72253 10069 0 |
Iqbal Halal Foods, 2 Thorncliffe Pk, Dr., Toronto, ON |
| IHF | Sesame seeds, white | 400 g | 4-1217 | 4 72253 10069 1 |
Iqbal Halal Foods, 2 Thorncliffe Pk, Dr., Toronto, ON |
Related AWRs
Media enquiries
- CFIA Media Relations
- 613-773-6600